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Replacing Headlight Bulbs on Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Headlight bulb

Do you want to replace the front headlight bulbs? Let’s see how to do the replacement. Unscrew the securing screws located on the grille at the top of the front headlight: remove the grille with a lever or screwdriver, which contains the drainage duct. Reach in and remove the bulb from its connector, replace the damaged bulbs with new ones (same size and voltage). After replacing the damaged bulbs, prepare to reassemble the grille in the front compartment. Finally, test the correct operation of the front and rear headlight bulbs.

Updated on 3 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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